Tyon Grant-Foster cleared by NBA panel to pursue professional basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
BasketballTyon Grant-Foster has received clearance from the NBA's fitness-to-play panel to pursue a career in the league after overcoming significant health issues. The 26-year-old forward, who played at Gonzaga last season, had previously experienced life-threatening heart problems, including cardiac arrest incidents during college basketball. He played 35 games for Gonzaga, averaging 11.1 points and 5.0 rebounds. Grant-Foster has faced challenges with eligibility due to his heart condition but has now been cleared to participate in NBA activities.
- •Tyon Grant-Foster played at Gonzaga last season, averaging 11.1 points.
- •He experienced multiple life-threatening heart incidents during his career.
- •Grant-Foster was previously ineligible for NBA events due to health complications.
- •He was cleared to play following a series of medical assessments.
- •The forward will now pursue opportunities within the NBA.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga's Tyon Grant-Foster cleared by NBA's fitness-to-play panel
"Jun. 17—Tyon Grant-Foster overcame a series of setbacks to play at Gonzaga last season and recently cleared the final hurdle needed to pursue a professional career in the NBA. Grant-Foster, who suffered multiple life-threatening heart incidents during the early stages of his college career, was cleared to play in the NBA by the league's fitness-to-play panel, according to Jonathan Givony of ...
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